On May 9, 2024, the John J. Morris Post 62 in Peoria, Ariz., celebrated the life of World War II Navy veteran Robert "Jim" Fierek. He was 96 at his recent passing. Friends and family attended the event, with about an hour of testimony from them telling funny stories about him. Post 62's honor guard presented colors and presented a burial flag to his son, Jim Fierek. Commander Tom McClain oversaw the event with opening and closing prayers.